More flooding looms as rain keeps pounding North Qld
Residents in Giru woke to moderate flooding this morning — but the worst might not be over, with more heavy rain expected to swell the Haughton River in coming days. Read the latest.
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‘Moving heaven and earth’: Temporary bridge build begins
Just eight days into the month and 100-year-old rainfall records have already been smashed as emergency crews prepare for more wet weather. See how this may affect the build of a vital bridge into Ingham.
Albo ditches flood-hit NQ to take taxpayer jet to Labor fundraiser
The Prime Minister left flood-ravaged North Queensland to attend a Labor fundraising dinner in Brisbane, using his taxpayer-funded jet for a trip that lasted just six hours.
‘Testing NQ’s resilience’: Life-threatening flood warning, 250mm weekend forecast
Extra swiftwater rescue crews, police and boats are being sent north from SEQ ahead of what the Premier has warned will be another severe weekend of devastation for an already-saturated and “hurting” region.
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FBoy Island contestant’s harassment charges revealed
A former dating show contestant tried to bribe a Qld woman to send explicit photos of herself before calling her 50+ times on private numbers, while committing a similar offence to another woman.
Joy Okobi: music inspires strength
Joy Okobi’s journey from Nigeria to Townsville inspired her to empower others through music, celebrating resilience and community support.
Car thieves ransack Domain in early morning spree
A gang of brazen thieves in stolen cars have left a trail of devastation across flood-stricken Townsville, breaking into multiple stores in a crime spree that has enraged local residents. WATCH THE VIDEO.
Nightclub manager, workers fired after ‘disgusting’ video post
A video showing employees from a Qld nightclub has gone viral with disturbing comments made about rape and race, with the business releasing a statement saying they are investigating the concerning footage.
NQ twins come into the world at height of floods
Twin baby girls who came into the world at the height of the 2025 floods are “progressing beautifully”. Here’s why doctors think the heavy rain possibly caused their mother’s early labour.
NAMED: Prisoners set for parole in 2025
A carer who bribed underage girls into committing sex acts and a car thief who taunted his victims are among those offenders eligible for parole this year. See the full list.
‘Build back better’: PM’s promise for buckled bridge
Standing on the Bruce Highway that was ripped apart by raging floodwaters, the Prime Minister has vowed to “build back better” and floodproof North Queensland’s crucial link.
Lifeline bridge into Ingham opens, first crossings complete
Police have warned the temporary bridge is not open to the public as emergency services conduct their first trips over to deliver essential supplies through to residents stranded by flood waters.
QLD announces low-interest loans for flood hit farms, businesses
Low interest government loans have been launched to help flood-hit farmers and businesses rebuild, as estimates of sugarcane loss in the Herbert skyrocket. See who’s eligible.
Ingham locals tuck into donated groceries
Coles employees and SES workers handed out grocery items in Ingham.
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